The Whole Steward

12: History Of The FDIC

In this episode you'll learn the history of the FDIC, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Listen to this special report on the banking system, bank failures and the socialization of the monetary system, and how this might affect your stewardship.
Timestamps1:55 FDIC Press Release March 12th, 20236:15 FDIC Press Release March 13th, 20239:20 Fractional Reserve Banking12:15 To big to fail?14:34 History of the FDIC, Franklin D. Roosevelt 193324:48 Correlation to today26:00 Assistance for the banks, borrowing and currency creation30:31 Confidence of the people in the system
Links:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/03/17/first-republic-svb-bank-failures/https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2023/pr23017.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2023/pr23019.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/about/https://www.fdic.gov/about/what-we-do/https://www.fdic.gov/about/history/index.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/about/history/3-12-33transcript.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/about/history/fdr_fireside_chat_banking_situation_03-12-33.mp3https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/

11: When The Bank Fails

Today we explore the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, why it matters to you, what are the affects and how to protect yourself from future trouble. Then  we hear some great wisdom in the proverbs to help renew our minds.

10: From Wisdom To Practice

Today we get an intro to Proverbs on stewardship. Then a closer look at an inflation example. Finally, we look at some advantages and disadvantages to the real estate investment method we looked at last time. Get ready for some great pros and cons.
Time Stamp: 0:57 Proverbs on Stewardship 5:35 Inflation Example 12:22 Pros and Cons of the Real Estate Investment

9: A Better Return

Today we look at the silent tax and then zero in on some practical ways of preserving and growing your financial and material capital. I'll reveal what is currently my favorite investment, along with the nuts and bolts of how it works, today on the whole steward. 1:55 Inflation, the silent tax11:53 Financially Free vs Debt Free13:28 Some options19:40 A real estate strategy23:10 The 4 square method: income vs price29:39 Capital Gains31:40 Tax advantages32:31 Leveraging your real estate39:36 Internal Rate of Return

8: Zacchaeus and The Parable of the Ten Minas

Today is another wealth in the bible segment where we look at notable stewardship of God's people in scripture. You remember Zacchaeus the tax collector who climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see. God saved him that day, and his stewardship changed forever. Jesus himself made that declaration and the bible says "As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable. We'll look at The Parable of the Ten Minas, today on the whole steward.
 3:40 - Zacchaeus is saved and his stewardship changed15:55 - The Parable of the Ten Minas27:55 - The good servants30:45 - The wicked servant33:56 - What should you do?
 

7: Lenders and Debtors

In this episode we discuss the ethics of borrowing and lending from a Christian worldview. Then we'll take a brief look at our current monetary system, and why it's bad for your dollars.  Find out who the winners and losers are.  Then decide which side of the equation to be on. Finally hear 3 steps to overcome in the current economy.  
 1:50 - Definition of debt 2:39 - What God says about borrowing and lending10:08 - Do the wicked borrow?13:26 - What should you borrow?14:05 - What should you lend?18:07 - Our Monetary System20:45 - History of the U.S. Dollar24:45 - Inflation of the currency26:03 - Winners and Losers28:58 - Can you avoid the economy of debt?29:57 - Do what the banks do31:38 - We're all in this together33:30 - 3 Ways to overcome

6: Your Abundance Mindset

Explore the abundance mindset from a Christian worldview. See how God is an abundant God and the resources of the earth are abundant.  Learn 4 characteristics of the abundance mindset. Then explore 3 practical examples of shifting from the scarcity mindset to the abundances mindset.
 
 1:05 - What is holding you back? 2:36 - Renewing your mind 3:50 - The sign of an educated mind 4:46 - Why abundance?11:35 - Poor vs. broke14:37 - Take control17:05 - Always learning18:18 - Don't be average18:56 - Example: Clipping coupons21:57 - Example: Funds with no return23:27 - Example: Finding cheap gas

5: Do The Right Thing

In this episode we explore the difference between doing things right and doing the right thing. Explore successful entrepreneurs and how they learn.  Then hear how to create and use a financial statement and give yourself the edge today. 
 
2:32 Do the right thing
5:01 Learn like a child
7:18 Examples of the successful
10:21 Your Financial Statement
14:32 How to interpret the results
16:55 Work toward your goals

4: Wealth In The Bible Survey

This is a brief Wealth In The Bible survey of the scriptures. See how the giants of the faith managed their wealth. It's just the beginning of looking at the biblical precedent for studying and growing in your stewardship.
1:48 Adam4:24 Noah5:52 Abraham13:05 Isaac13:40 Jacob13:48 Joseph, Moses, and more15:00 The Excellent Wife18:20 Jesus teaching not to lay up treasure on earth26:00 As for the rich in the present age27:00 Peter29:25 James and John30:45 Levi and Jesus32:40 Zacchaeus34:05 Joseph of Arimathea35:40 Nicodemus37:08 Barnabas37:54 Ananias and Sapphira38:40 Cornelius40:00 Lydia41:38 Philemon42:16 Paul43:50 Your stewardship

3: What is Money?

In this episode we explore what is money and whether money the root of all evil. Then we look at a way to see whether you love money. We also explore time-value and how to create more value.  
0:37 Do you care about money?2:56 Earning a living and money definition4:26 The U.S. Dollar6:18 Is money the root of all evil?17:12 Do you love money?19:39 What is your time value?21:08 Create more value23:44 Creating money26:08 Why study these things?